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| Gadwall (Anas strepera) this female is creating quite a bow wave for a small duck. |
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| Femal Gadwall |
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| And we have liftoff. |
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| A pair of Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) these are diving ducks, so can be difficult to photograph if they are in feeding mode. |
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| Male Tufted. |
Ducks are always very interesting to watch
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week!
The week is going fine, thank you for looking in, Gordon.
DeleteGreat photos. Tufted ducks and Gadwalls nesting also here in Finland.
ReplyDeleteIts always interesting to know what is going on in other countries as regards the nesting season.
DeleteThank you Gordon.
Lovely shots & a joy to see "lift off!"
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine good of you to look in.
DeleteTake care, Gordon.
Lovely ducks. I am sorry these days I do not have the same time to comment on all your posts due to recent events but I appreaciae you posts and your comments on mine.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, that's fine, you just do what you can when you can, you just take care, Gordon.
Delete...love the Tufted Ducks...striking!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly and for takeing the time.
DeleteTake care, Gordon.
Hello gordon
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful pictures of the cracking and the chubby.
The colors are also very beautiful. :-)
Nature brings us a lot of beautiful flora and fauna.
Best regards, Helma
How right you are Helma,thank you for looking in, Gordon.
DeleteDiving ducks are very difficult to get pictures of -- I have so many 'rear-view' pictures of them -- I swear the hear my finger move to take the picture and then they dive! You did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteHello, great captures of the ducks. I would love to see the Tufted Duck. I was away for two weeks and I am so sorry to be late commenting and visiting your post. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteNo worries, been away my self too.
DeleteGordon.
Very nice photos of the ducks. Those diving ducks can be hard to catch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking Kenneth, I always find your blog and write ups interesting.
DeleteAll the best Gordon.
Gadwall are really nice looking ducks - not flamboyant, but good!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I do apologize for not answering your comments sooner , but I have been away, on a road trip to Cornwall with my Daughter. More to come, but not a lot.
ReplyDeleteHello!:) Great captures of the ducks, and I love that lift off shot!:)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Breathtaking from Portugal alway good to hear from another part of the globe, and thank you for looking in. Gordon.
DeleteBeautiful shots of Gadwall.
ReplyDeleteThe Tufted ducks are so unique. I saw one for the first time this Spring! You take such great photos!
ReplyDeleteI do thank you so much for sharing this with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'...it's always a pleasure visiting!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about it Gordon. I often click "delete" instead of "publish" when usingmy Smartphone that isn't too smart. Gadwalls I like but we don't see too many around here.
ReplyDeleteSUCCESS, thanks Phil.
DeleteNice work. Waterfowl are often cooperative subjects and you have captured them nicely here.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, waterfowl and waders I love them its the combination of being by water, and interesting birds.
DeleteAll the best, Gordon.
Enjoyed seeing all the duck photos especially like the one of the duck taking flight!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jean, much appreciated, nice of you to look in.
DeleteTake care, Gordon.
the Gadwal is a bird I have not seen, Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for looking in, yes its a smart bird even though it isn't colourful.
DeleteTakr care, Gordon.